Autour du Mont Gond

Nendaz
4/14°
Throughout this amazing walk, explore the most beautiful landscapes of Nendaz, such as the Larch trees of Balavaux, the Dents Rousses or the Jardin japonais (Japanese Gardens).
Difficulty
IntermediateLength
14.16 kmDuration
4:40 hDescription
Turn-by-turn directions
Nendaz, Tracouet – Balavaux – Champ Ferret – Dents Rousses –La Tsa – Jardin japonais - Tortin – Siviez
This hike begins at the top of the Tracouet gondola. From here, follow the mountain pasture track towards Prarion. Once you arrive at Balavaux hut, take the small track on your left and walk past the cowshed where the Hérens cows stay during the summer. Cross the Balavaux pasture, where magnificent 1000-year-old larch trees stand proudly. At the end of this route, the path narrows and becomes steeper. Continue your ascent towards the Dents Rousses, the highest point of your hike at over 2,570m above sea level. From here, start your descent towards Tortin. On the way, don't forget to stop for refreshing break at the Jardin Japonais. Then continue down to Siviez, the final point of your hike, crossing the Tortin pasture and then, from the reservoir, following the footpath that runs alongside the Printse river.
Start
Tracouet, top of the lift station (2195m)
Destination
Siviez (1728m)
Author's recommendation
Technical information
Altitude
2576m
1728m
Ascent
+538m
Descent
-1005m
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Best time of the year
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Tags
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Approach
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Source
This activity is brought to you by Valais/Wallis Promotion